The Star Wars story tells the tale of Resistance fighters banding together on a daring mission to steal plans for the Empire's Death Star, it takes place before the events of 'Star Wars:A New Hope.'

Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy had to to say:

"Rogue One takes place before the events of Star Wars: A New Hope and will be a departure from the saga films but have elements that are familiar to the Star Wars universe,” said Kathleen Kennedy.

“It goes into new territory, exploring the galactic struggle from a ground-war perspective while maintaining that essential Star Wars feel that fans have come to know. Gareth is such an innovative director and I’m so excited to be working with him and the extraordinary ensemble cast he’s selected for ‘Rogue One.’”